If you’ve never been to the beautiful oceanside community of Rosarito in Baja California, you’re missing out on one of the real pearls of the West Coast. As a place to visit, it has everything to offer that a traveler could hope for – great scenery, wonderfully diverse dining options, endless recreational opportunities, and superb lodging. For those captivated by its charms, Rosarito is also a great place to live, providing permanent appeal to retirees, second-home buyers, and for those wishing to re-locate from nearby San Diego.
Whether you’re in Rosarito for a short visit or you’re thinking of taking up residence, you’ll be delighted by the world-class cuisine from the restaurants listed below, offering everything from seafood to Mexican to Italian, and beyond. Here’s our Top 10 list of great Rosarito restaurants – when you visit, you’ll probably have one or two of your own choices to add to the list.
10. Betty’s Authentic American Burgers – https://www.facebook.com/Bettys-Authentic-American-Burgers-487056701363052/
Price range – $$
Betty’s is famous throughout the region for its authentic, Angus beef burgers made by hand, and available with all the delicious toppings you can imagine. Those with hearty appetites will appreciate the ‘Big Bad’, two huge beef patties, with all the fixins’, while those with lighter appetites will love ‘The Betty’, the signature burger at the establishment.
9. Sr. Clamato’s – https://www.facebook.com/SrClamatos/
Price Range – $$
Sr. Clamato’s is the home of the real michelada and other clamato drinks which refresh and satisfy, all at the same time. Known for its casual atmosphere, this is a place where you can enjoy some unique clamato beverages as well as something tasty from the kitchen.
8. Ajenjo – https://ajenjo.com.mx/
Price Range – $$$
You’ll love the lobster burritos here at Ajenjo, as well as the linguine pasta and tacos, and other choice menu selections. Live American and Mexican music add to the atmosphere, and the beautifully arranged interior routinely has guests gushing about the decor.
7. El Timón del Vince’s – https://www.facebook.com/eltimondelvinces/
Price Range – $
El Timon prides itself on offering the ‘Best Fish Tacos in Town’, and it has a host of other quickly-prepared, yet tasty dishes for those times when you’re looking for a good meal without going to great expense.
6. Pupuseria El Pulgarcito – http://marlonmejia6910.wixsite.com/elpulgarcito
Price Range – $
Fantastic chicken tamales and pupusas are the order of the day at this establishment, where guests rave about how moist and delicious the specialties are, with consistent quality and great service.
5. La Vikinga – https://www.facebook.com/Mariscos.la.Vikinga/
Price Range – $$
This is one of the best seafood restaurants in town, earning 4.8 starts out of 5 for its terrific menu options and great service. Fresh fish is served daily, along with many other popular seafood options that will leave you wanting to come back tomorrow.
4. Pasta y Basta Trattoria Italiana – http://pastaybastarosarito.com/
Price Range – $$
Fine Italian cuisine which is simply the best in Rosarito is what you’ll find here, and the prices are very appealing as well. You’ll find all the traditional Italian favorites at Pasta y Basta, with pasta, risotta, secondi, pizza, calzones, delicious desserts, and sumptuous wines.
3. El Gaucho Argentino – http://www.elgauchoargentinorosarito.com/
Price Range – $$
Authentic cuisines from Argentina is featured at El Gaucho, where you’ll be able to order empanadas, choripan, lomito, Argentine BBQ, prosciutto, and Picada Argentina, to get a taste of real South American cuisine.
2. Mi Casa Supper Club – http://micasasupperclub.com/
Price Range – $$$
One of the premier fine dining establishments in Rosarito, the Mi Casa Supper Club offers the best in locally produced fare, cooked up to perfection by talented chefs, in a wonderful atmosphere.
1. Tacos El Yaqui – https://www.facebook.com/tacoselyaqui/
Price Range – $$
As you might guess, all kinds of gourmet tacos are the speciality at El Yaqui, and numerous patrons have agreed that these are the very best tacos in all of Mexico, so it’s something you won’t want to miss while in Rosarito.
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All these great restaurants can be enjoyed at your leisure when you take up residence in Rosarito at the La Jolla Excellence complex of luxurious dwellings in town. Each of the condos and villas at the development comes complete with incredible amenities to make life more enjoyable than you ever dreamed of, and when you do decide to go out into town, you can start experiencing all that the town has to offer, including the establishments listed above. Visit Rosarito today and visit us at https://lajollaexcellence.com